Apply Online for Farm Labor Contractor State License
July 9, 2019The Department of Industrial Relations’ (DIR) Labor Commissioner’s Office has announced that Farm Labor Contractor (FLC) applications can now be processed online. The…
Read MoreLabor Commissioner Begins to Issue Temporary FLC Licenses
July 9, 2019According to the Labor Commissioner’s office, the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement will be issuing farm labor contractor temporary licenses as follows:A…
Read More1992 FLC Study by EDD & UC APMP Interesting Reading
July 9, 2019According to Lupe Sandoval, a 1992 study titled " Farm Labor Contractor in California" is 21 years old now - but still makes for interesting reading. "It would be great…
Read MoreFLC State License Application
July 9, 2019Every FLC doing business in California must be licensed by the DLSE. Information on California’s FLC licensing requirements can be accessed online or obtained by writing…
Read MoreSocial Security Changes Course on Mismatch Letters
July 9, 2019Pat Moody, Barsamian & Moody The Social Security Administration has just changed course on its approach to the mismatch letters they have been sending out this year. …
Read MoreOregon OSHA Permanent Wildfire Smoke Regulation Effective July 1
July 1, 2019Oregon farm employers will be required to protect employees against the health effects of wildfire smoke, requiring employee training and provision for voluntary use of N95…
Read MoreSocial Security Changes Course on Mismatch Letters
June 7, 2019Barsamian & Moody June 7, 2019 The Social Security Administration has just changed course on its approach to the mismatch letters they have been sending out…
Read MoreSocial Security Mismatch Compliance
April 30, 2019Bryan Little, Farm Employers Labor Service Updated April 30, 2019 Numerous employers have asked FELS about letters dated March 2019 sent by the Social Security Administration. The…
Read MoreWhat to do if UFW Takes Access?
March 4, 2019Bryan Little, Farm Employers Labor Service March 4, 2019 What should you do when you've been served with a Notice of Intent to Take Access by the United Farm…
Read MoreCalifornia Appellate Court Expands Reporting Time Pay Requirement
February 19, 2019Bryan Little, Farm Employers Labor Service Feb. 19, 2019 The California Court of Appeal recently held that reporting time pay is owed to an employee who, upon calling…
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